REQUIREMENT AND PROCESS OF ADOPTION IN GHANA

Adoption in Ghana

January 30, 2020 10:18 am
  • IN-COUNTRY ADOPTION

Procedure

  1. Obtain information about the eligibility and suitability of an applicant for adoption and the process etc.
  2. Obtain and complete application forms with police criminal clearance and medical screening report.
  3. Submit to Home Study leading to the preparation of Home Study report on the background and circumstances of the applicant.
  4. Undergo thirty hours training in adoption related topics

Requirement

  1. Evidence of Marriage, if applicable
  2. Birth Certificate
  3. Medical / Health Certificate
  4. Police Clearance Report
  5. Evidence of employment / income
  6. Two reference letters
  7. Copy of National Identification
  8. Spousal Consent if applicable with consent of spouse
  9. Statement of Commitment from two guardian ad litem
  10. In case of relative adoption, proof of relationship with the child
  11. Photographs and audio recordings of the family and home of the applicant
  • INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION

Procedure

  1. Obtain information about eligibility and suitability of an applicant to undertake adoption and the adoption process.
  2. Undergo training in adoption related topics etc
  3. Submit to Home Study leading to the preparation of the Home study report on the background and circumstances of the applicant.
  4. Be approved as eligible and suitable to adopt a child from the receiving State.
  5. The Central Authority or accredited adoption agency of the receiving State submit approval of home study report to the Central Adoption Authority in Ghana to be approved to undertake adoption in Ghana.
  6. Obtain and complete application forms

Requirement

  1. Home Study Report
  2. Letter of Approval from Central Authority of Receiving State
  3. Evidence of Marriage if applicable
  4. Birth Certificate(s)
  5. Medical / Health Certificate (Form 9)
  6. Police Clearance Report
  7. Evidence of employment / income
  8. Copy of National Identification
  9. Spousal Consent (Form 12), if applicable
  10. Two References Letters
  11. Evidence of Training as prospective adoptive parent
  12. Audio-Visual Recording or Pictures of Applicant, Applicants Home and Family
  13. Completed Statement Form from two Guardian ad Litem
  14. In case of relative adoption, proof of fifth level of relationship with child.
  • CONTACT INFORMATION

Central Adoption Authority
Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
Post Office Box MB 186
Ministries, Accra, Ghana
Tel:  +233 30 2949451/302949447 (Call Monday to Friday from 8:30 am  to 5pm)
Email:  dsd.adoption@gmail.com